Proposals To Identify Prime Integrator Next Step

The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced the start of the next step in identifying a Prime Integrator to manage the creation of a brand new air traffic control system. To do so, the DOT and FAA have crafted an innovative, first of its kind federal procurement contract, and interested parties may submit proposals through a Request for Solutions by September 21, 2025.

To meet the ambitious goal of having a new system implemented in 3-4 years the agencies have expedited the procurement process, with the new contract incentivizing rapid results and penalizing missed deadlines.

Secretary Duffy said, “This is the next important step to make our skies safer and air travel more efficient. To avoid the missed deadlines and mistakes of the past, we’ve designed an innovative process to select and contract with one Prime Integrator. The bottom line: we are working at the speed of Trump, and this process will put us on the right footing to deliver real progress. We will not let government bureaucracy get in the way of results.”

Administrator Bedford said, “Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, we have the down payment to start building a new system. The next step is getting the integrator on board, and we are on track. We are ready to get to work to make sure our controllers have the very best technology.”

The scope of the project is massive and will involve replacing core infrastructure such as radar, software, hardware, and telecom networks to support modern air travel. The updated technologies will reduce outages, improve efficiency, and reinforce safety.

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